The Ultimate Food Tour of Chania, Chania

Join a culinary journey in Crete to uncover the secrets of the island's famous olive oil, wine, and beer. Visit an olive mill and taste different varieties of extra virgin olive oil, learn about winemaking at a family-owned winery, taste fresh beer at a brewery, and discover the rich heritage of Crete's food and drink culture. You can see the oldest olive tree, taste high-quality products, and learn how they are made. Whether you're a foodie, wine lover, or beer enthusiast, this tour will give you a unique taste of Crete and a deeper appreciation of its culinary scene.

Combine adventure with gastronomic explorations with this semi-private safari tour taking you through the mountains and rugged heartlands of Chania. You'll cruise in your own private vehicle, and other travelers will have theirs too. It's going to be a convoy of fun! Visit the National Park of Samaria, taste various Cretan wines at Anoskeli Winery, and enjoy a delicious lunch with a magnificent view of the White Mountains. Spend a day in touch with nature and enjoy the incredible views Chania has to offer.

Combine adventure with gastronomic explorations with this private safari tour taking you through the mountains and rugged heartlands of Chania. Feel free to customize your safari activity to make sure it suits your interests—this is a private experience after all! Visit the National Park of Samaria, taste various Cretan wines at Anoskeli Winery, and enjoy a delicious lunch with a magnificent view of the White Mountains. You can let your guide know if there is any specific spot you'll like to see, and they'll make sure to take you there. This is all about making your adventure extra special! Spend a day in touch with nature and enjoy the incredible views Chania has to offer.

Explore Chania with a local expert on a private Trikke tour. Trikke is a three-wheeled electric vehicle that can be easily ridden by anyone, including children. It's a great way to see more of the city and have fun. You'll explore the historic Old Town of Chania and the Venetian Harbor, taking in the sights of various landmarks like the Yiali Mosque, Grand Arsenal, Ottoman Minaret, Jewish Synagogue, and the Gate of Sampioanara along the way. Learn about the city's history and unique local tidbits while taking in stunning views.

Discover the history, culture, and cuisine of Crete on this guided tour of the seven villages that comprise the region of Apokoronas. Begin with a visit to the Apokoronas Folk Museum in the village of Gavalochori before continuing on to a raki distillery to sample this local spirit and see how it's made. Marvel at the cliffside Church of St. Anthony in the village of Emprosneros and try local products at a cheese factory. End the excursion with lunch at a kafeneio (café) in the village of Fres, where you can learn more about life in Apokoronas.

Enjoy a private evening under the stars at the Manousakis Winery in Vatolakkos Village. Learn about the history and winemaking process of Cretan wine while touring the fermentation floor and barrel room. Sample five different wines on the tasting terrace and indulge in a true farm-to-table dinner with unlimited wine.

Head to the mountains of Chania to discover the history and methods of producing two of Crete's most significant exports. Begin the tour with a visit to a local family's olive mill to see the traditional way of extracting olive oil. Taste this fresh extra virgin olive oil before resting under the shade of the world's oldest olive tree and stopping in the Olive Tree Museum in the village of Ano Vouves. The second half of the tour is devoted to Crete's other specialty: wine. Learn about wine production at two family-run vineyards before sitting down to a traditional Cretan lunch and a glass of wine.

Immerse yourself in the local culture of Crete and learn the art of traditional Cretan cooking in a charming family-run kitchen. Led by a knowledgeable Cretan grandmother, you will be taught how to prepare and cook six different authentic Cretan dishes using fresh herbs gathered from the garden. One of the highlights of the experience is preparing a delicious lamb dish in a traditional wood-fired stone oven.

Immerse yourself in Crete's world-renowned cuisine in this traditional cooking class. Travel to a family home nestled high in the White Mountains (or Lefki Ori), which overlooks both mountains and the sea. Begin by gathering vegetables and herbs for your recipes from the garden. Put on your chef's hat and prepare Cretan dishes that may include dakos (Cretan salad) and the cheese pie kalitsouni, while learning about the origins of these specialties. Explore the family home, which features Cretan weaving and artifacts. Finally, relax with a glass of local wine and enjoy the meal you prepared.

Olive oil, wine, honey bees, villages, vineyards, oh my! This is a tour for non-tourists, this is the real deal Cretan experience and the culmination of our life in Crete. 


We start the day learning everything we need to know about olive oil. Over 50% of the island of Crete is covered with olive trees. It is the most important product here both for our economy and our cuisine. At Melissakis Olive Oil Mill, we will learn how olive oil is made in the modern method. We will also learn the varying methods of production and quality levels. Have you ever wondered what Extra Virgin Olive Oil means? You’ll find out! In their tasting area, we’ll get a chance to sample different oils and other Cretan products. 

Next to Dourakis Winery for a wine tasting. This family-owned winery excels at local indigenous grape varieties. Chania Wine Tours has a private seating area at the winery. We will show you how to properly taste each wine using all of our senses. We’ll guide you through a tasting of each of the 5 wines under the shade of their pergola. Wines are available for purchase. 

Next, we welcome you to our village home up in the mountains. Since we moved to Crete in 2013, Vasili has been revitalizing his grandfather’s vineyards and working the land. In 2017, he also started beekeeping.  This year, we built a wine-tasting area among the vines to welcome our guests.

Trek up to the bees in your protective suits. Vasili will need your help opening up the bee boxes and finding the queen. He’ll explain the bee-keeping and honey-making process. 

Next have a seat in the vineyards for wine tasting and lunch. From our vineyards, all you see is mountains, sky, and trees. All you hear is the birds chirping and sheep baaing. It’s an escape from it all. 

In the vineyards, you’ll taste the wine that those vines produced. Vasili has been experimenting with different blends and different wine styles, he’ll explain the process behind each. 

Finally, you’ll lend a hand to create the lunch spread of local Cretan products and traditional foods. Everyone will get a task from either chopping up vegetables, filling up wine from the barrels, or retrieving honey. 

Before you go, fill up a bottle of wine from the barrels, cork it yourself, and take it home as a gift from us to you.